May 17, 2018

I have fond memories of spending the weekends with my grandmother and all the fun things we would do together. This is her apple pie recipe, old- fashioned apple pie with homemade vanilla maple whipped cream. Nothing beats fresh, warm apple pie with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. I can remember the smell of the apple pie baking in the oven and being excited and asking my grandmother every two minutes when it would be done.

My grandmother taught me how to bake and I will forever appreciate her for those wonderful memories. My grandmother passed away years ago but I will always cherish the times we spent together in the kitchen. I will continue to carry on this tradition with my daughter. This apple pie recipe has won me a 1st place ribbon and I know you will love it too.

Grandmas never run out of hugs or cookies (or in my case apple pie).

- Author Unknown

Grandma's Award Winning Apple Pie with Vanilla Maple Whipped Cream

Time: 1:00

Crust Ingredients:

2½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1.5 tablespoons regular sugar

1 cups cold butter, cut into small pieces

1/4 cup ice cold water

Crust Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add diced butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add in water. Form two balls and wrap each ball in plastic and put in refrigerator for 4 hours or leave overnight.

2. Roll dough out to fit a 9 inch pie plate.

* If your pressed for time you can also buy a ready made crust from the store.

4. Place piecrust on top of filling. Trim edges, pressing against edge of pan. Using a sharp knife, cut steam vents in piecrust. To glaze, lightly brush piecrust with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar and add aluminum foil to edges of pie only to prevent them from burning before the rest of the pie is done.